Trauma, oppressive societal norms, shame, and so much more can make us forget the beauty of being human. Maybe childhood was rough, maybe you’ve been depressed since you can remember. For many reasons, we may have lost connection with ourselves and our connection to others. To me, therapy is about finding this connection. Regaining connection can take time, especially if we feel like we never had it.  It takes a leap of faith to even seek out therapy, and I commend you for taking that first step. I want to provide you with the compassionate space you need in order to do the deep, sometimes scary work, and shine light into the places that have been kept dark. When it comes to my approach, I use a blend of somatic (body-based) therapy, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, Gestalt, and relational therapy. My approach focuses on how your patterns are showing up in the present moment, and how the past affects us in the here-and-now. My personal experience as a transgender person, going on a journey from shame to self-acceptance, has also influenced how I work with clients who are experiencing transformations of self. At the end of the day, what matters is that you feel accepted and trusting in your therapist, so I prioritize that above all.

If something about me resonates with you, take that leap and reach out. You can do this.